German-Asian Forum on Technical and Vocational Education and Training 2026
Following our successful event in 2025 with distinguished delegations and high-level experts from Germany and Asia, we are pleased to announce the German-Asian Forum on Technical and Vocational Education and Training 2026, organised by OAV – German Asia-Pacific Business Association and iMOVE: Training – Made in Germany.
The Forum will explore the latest trends and innovations in TVET, showcase successful German-Asian cooperation, and provide opportunities to establish new partnerships between public and private stakeholders.
- Date: 27 March 2026, 08:00 am – 16:00 pm
- Location: Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, Germany
Forum Highlights:
- Keynote speeches, panel discussions, breakout session, and networking opportunities
- Focus on strengthening sustainable German-Asian partnerships, fostering skill mobility, and promoting international collaboration in education and training
- Networking opportunities with key leaders in the German and Asian education landscape
Key Topics:
- The importance of German vocational training in Asia.
- Synergies of Development Cooperation and VET Export
- German Training Sector supports Fair Labour Migration
- Skilled Labour Acquisition on a Global Scale – Current Trends in HR Management
Participation Opportunities:
Engage as a sponsor, exhibitor, and panel participant, or join with your delegation.
Contact OAV for more information on participation and sponsorship opportunities.
Event Schedule
► Latest update: 4. Februar 2026
08.00 hrs
Registration & Welcome Coffee
Reception at the Foyer of the Forum
09.00 hrs
Welcome and Opening
Representatives from OAV and iMOVE
09.15 hrs
Opening Keynotes
Guests of Honour from Asia-Pacific and Germany
09.45 hrs
Short Coffee Break
10.00 hrs
Is German VET Losing Ground in Asia? Strengthening Industry-Education-Policy Partnerships
Panel discussion
11.00 hrs
Can it be that simple? – A Case Study of fair Labour Migration from India
Panel discussion
12.00 hrs
Lunchbreak, Networking & Marketplace
At Börsensaal, Hamburg Chamber of Commerce
13.30 hrs
WE-Fair: How the private sector and development cooperation partner for fair skilled labour migration
Spotlight
13.40 hrs
Synergies or Competition? Maximising Opportunities for German VET with Development Cooperation in Asia-Pacific
Panel discussion
Parallel Event
13.30 – 14.40 hrs
Talent Pool India – Roundtable with Indian Institutions seeking Partners from Germany
Breakout Session at Merkur Zimmer, Hamburg Chamber of Commerce
14.40 hrs
Spotlight
14.50 - 15:50 hrs
Global Talents at Stake: How can Education and HR work together to make Industry competitive?
Panel discussion
From 16.00 hrs
Conclusion with Networking & Coffee
Registration
Further information, expecially regarding the ticketing process, is available under the registration link.
register now for the German-Asian Forum on Vocational Education & Training
